Behold the Tooth Brush

Behold the lowly toothbrush

basic tool they say
for cleaning teeth and brushing gums
to keep decay at bay

I suspect if you are just like me
you hang on way too long
to brushes filled with germs & mold
and that's just plain old wrong

We must hear what dentists preach
replace our brushes often
two weeks, three weeks you should know
they begin to soften

Be careful where you store that brush.
no dark enclosures - cases
your toothbrush needs a place to breathe
dry air - open spaces

Take heed of what I tell you
listen to what I share
if you don't .. I promise you this
countless hours in your dentist's chair